“What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, July 25, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 8
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? ? ? ? E

A 8-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

E X C H A N G E

The answer to “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1” is EXCHANGE

Letters 8
Direction Across
Published Jul 25, 2025

Letter analysis: the 8-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 8 positions
Vowels 3 38% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, July 25, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is EXCHANGE — a 8-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 5 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1”

What is the answer to “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EXCHANGE — a 8-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, July 25, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1”?

The answer EXCHANGE contains 8 letters.

Was “What 17- and 59-Across once did, part 1” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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